Overview
EMINENCE STP serves approximately 3,000 residents in Eminence, Kentucky. The plant operates under US EPA and Kentucky Division of Water regulations, discharging treated wastewater into local waterways.
EMINENCE STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located on Plantside Drive in Eminence, Henry County, Kentucky. The facility serves a population of about 3,000 people, making it a small-scale treatment operation within the state's wastewater infrastructure. As a US-based plant, EMINENCE STP operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, administered by the Kentucky Division of Water. For small agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent limits for biochemical oxygen demand and total suspended solids. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local streams that ultimately drain into the Kentucky River watershed, which flows into the Ohio River and then the Mississippi River. This connection to major river systems underscores the importance of proper treatment to protect downstream water quality and aquatic habitats.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Kentucky River, which flows into the Ohio River and then the Mississippi River, eventually reaching the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for downstream communities. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain ecological balance in these interconnected waterways.
Frequently asked questions
EMINENCE STP is located on Plantside Drive in Eminence, Henry County, Kentucky, United States.
EMINENCE STP serves approximately 3,000 residents in the Eminence area.
EMINENCE STP discharges treated wastewater into local streams that are part of the Kentucky River watershed, which flows into the Ohio River and ultimately the Mississippi River.
EMINENCE STP operates under the US Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Kentucky Division of Water. These permits set effluent limits to protect water quality.
For small plants serving around 3,000 people, secondary treatment is standard under US regulations. This typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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